Medical masks become scarce because people rush to buy them, taking advantage of this situation, many shops also take advantage of selling medical masks at the price ” exorbitant ”. Although medical masks are sold at sky prices, many people are still determined to buy them because they think that using medical masks for prevention is better than fabric masks. So the truth is completely like that.
In case of economic difficulties, some pharmacies, fire alarm shops, medical experts have affirmed that if you cannot buy medical masks, you can still use cloth masks. to prevent infection, disease prevention.
According to Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Dac Phu, former Director of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Advisor of the Vietnam Public Health Emergency Response Center, said wearing a mask is effective in preventing respiratory disease and reducing the risk. muscle is affected by environmental pollution, dust, and other diseases such as influenza or corona virus epidemic … so in case of not being able to buy medical masks, a cloth mask can still be used.
Mr. Phu affirmed that people can use fabric masks, but they need to change masks and must wash them daily.
Besides, Dr. Nguyen Trung Cap, Head of Emergency Department, National Hospital for Tropical Diseases 2, said: the virus does not exist freely, but has to live in drops of respiratory secretions. Therefore, all masks, including cloth masks, can prevent secretions, prevent germs from spreading.
Thus, whether fabric masks or medical masks can help prevent and prevent disease caused by corona virus. It is important to know how to use it properly, use a washed mask and remember to change it daily.
Wear a fabric mask correctly
- Wash your hands before wearing a fabric mask
- Put mask on your nose and mouth and hold it firmly under your chin
- Try to make it fit on both sides of your face
- Make sure you can breathe easily
Wear a cloth mask to protect others
- Wear a cloth mask over your nose and mouth to help protect others in case you are infected with COVID-19 but have no symptoms
- Wear a cloth mask in public places when be around people who do not live in your home, especially when you can hardly keep a distance of six-feet
- Wear a fabric mask correctly for maximum protection
- Do not wear a mask around your neck or place over forehead
- Do not touch the mask, and if you do, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer to disinfect
Practice daily wellness routines
- At least 6 feet away from others
- Avoid contact with sick people
- Wash your hands often, with soap and water, at least every 20 seconds
- Use hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available
Carefully remove fabric masks when you are at home
- Unscrew the strap behind your head or stretch the ear strap loop
- Hold only the ear strap ring or the lanyard
- Fold the outer corners together
- Put the mask on washing machine (learn more about washing fabric masks)
Be careful not to touch your eyes, nose and mouth when removing and wash your hands immediately after removing them.
